Faith sat beside the hospital bed, watching Bosco as he slept. Usually the look on his face was a bold look, a brave look, an I'm-out-to-show-the-whole-world-I'm-a-big-tough-guy look. Now it was a peaceful look. A calm, quiet look. Faith laughed quietly to herself, as she realized she could count on one hand the times she had seen such a look on his face.

They had both been through so much the last couple of days, and Faith wondered if their partnership would ever be the same. This was a question only time would answer.

The heart monitor beeped quietly. Beep, beep. Beep, beep. Its rhythm soothed her tired brain and she fell asleep. In the quiet they both rested. Finally.

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She woke suddenly. Noise. Bosco was weakly moving, thrashing in his sleep. The beeping of the heart monitor was fast…too fast. She quickly knelt beside the hospital bed, on the cold floor, and took his hand in hers. With her other hand she gently pushed the wet hair from his sweat-drenched forehead.

"Shhh, Bos. Everything's going to be ok. I'm here. It's Faith." As she continued her calm reassurance, she saw his features relax and the rapid beating of his heart slowed. Faith sighed. Bos was strong. He would get through this. They both would. Together.

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Quick update here…I think the next chapter will be the last! ~Chrissy